Town, 2012
Ehrenfeld’s story
134 years in pictures
Census counts: 567 in 1890, 203 in 2020. The archive holds 11 old photos and papers going back to 2012 and 4 maps from 1904 on.
- 1892Ehrenfeld is settled
EhrenfeldPA
A town of 196, settled in 1892.
2 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Chris Pickel · CC BY-SA 2.0
Population
196
2025 Census estimate · −2.5% since 2020
Median home value
$78K
Census ACS
Household income
$51K
median
Median age
46.4
years
Jobs based here
1
A commuter town
Is Ehrenfeld a good place to live?
29% of residents live below the poverty line in Ehrenfeld, above both Pennsylvania’s towns (7.6%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). Only 7 of the 1,036 Pennsylvania towns we compare have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Ehrenfeld. Ehrenfeld has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
196 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Croyle TownshipSummerhillEhrenfeld
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Ehrenfeld: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Ehrenfeld, and how to reach them.
PowerREA Energy Coop16.1¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterHighland S & W Auth Beaverdam water system3 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Ehrenfeld’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Pennsylvania you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person until 15 days before Election Day, or by mail (received 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereCambria County Board of ElectionsCambria County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Oct 2026
ZIP code1595615956 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Ehrenfeld.
Work & commute
Ehrenfeld has 0.0 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Ehrenfeld’s median household income is $51,000, where Pennsylvania’s towns sit at $81,000 and U.S. towns at $80,000. The average trip to work in Ehrenfeld is 21 minutes. The top destinations are Richland Township (14%), Johnstown (8%) and Croyle Township (7%).
0%work in town
| Ehrenfeld | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $51,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 21 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Ehrenfeld0%
Richland Township14%
Johnstown8%
Croyle Township7%
Westmont3%
10 mi
median commute distance
1
jobs based in Ehrenfeld
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
A typical July afternoon in Ehrenfeld is cooler than in the typical Pennsylvania or U.S. town
Ehrenfeld’s July high is 79°F. Ehrenfeld has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers.
74″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter19–35°
Spring36–57°
Summer57–78°
Fall40–60°
Oct 2
typical first frost
May 17
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazards
Ehrenfeld faces a low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 64% of U.S. communities. Since 1980, 6 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Ehrenfeld.
36risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland flooding
6
paid flood claims since 1980
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Health
How healthy Ehrenfeld is
Ehrenfeld beats the Pennsylvania average on 0 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 8. 20% of adults smoke cigarettes in Ehrenfeld.
| Ehrenfeld | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 17% | 14% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 24% | 23% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 38% | 36% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 14% | 14% |
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
0 better18 too close to call8 worse
| What stands out | Ehrenfeld | PA |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 18.6% | 14.5% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.6% | 7.7% |
| More smokers | 19.6% | 15.8% |
Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center
8.8 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Nearby attractions
All 38 attractions →Flight 93 National Memorial and 17 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Ehrenfeld. Close and well known come first.
Big draw21 mi National MemorialFlight 93 National Memorial286K visitors a year
2 mi DamSouth Fork Dam
3 mi National Historic SiteAllegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site163K visitors a year
2 mi National MemorialJohnstown Flood National Memorial75K visitors a year28 mi Theme parkIdlewild and Soak Zone
21 mi Theme parkLakemont ParkSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Flight 93 National Memorial: James Steakley, CC BY-SA 3.0 · South Fork Dam: Ernest Walter Histed, Public domain · Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site: Matthew A. Lynn; Original uploader was Mosamiazaz at en.wikipedia, Public domain · Johnstown Flood National Memorial: David Brossard, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Lakemont Park: Bhakta Dano. Original uploader was Oldano at en.wikipedia, Public domain
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Keep exploring
Everything we know about Ehrenfeld
16pages on Ehrenfeld
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
5 within 15 miles of the center of Ehrenfeld
University of Pittsburgh-JohnstownUniversity or college · Public · Johnstown8.1 mi$14,906 in-state tuitionPennsylvania Highlands Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Johnstown8.3 mi$7,110 in-state tuitionCommonwealth Technical InstituteCommunity college · Private nonprofit · Johnstown10.3 mi$7,714 tuition
About 7 of every 100 Ehrenfeld residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Pennsylvania.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Ehrenfeld for work
Where Ehrenfeld’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
1jobs based in Ehrenfeld
0%of working residents work in town
10 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Ehrenfeld
Borough in Pennsylvania, US
Ehrenfeld (German: "Field of Honor") is a borough in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Johnstown, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, Ehrenfeld had a population of 203. It once was nicknamed "Scooptown". There is also Ehrenfeld and Neuehrenfeld (New-Ehrenfeld) a district of Cologne, Germany.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1956
- Area
- 0.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,837 ft
- Area code
- 814
Questions about Ehrenfeld
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Ehrenfeld, PA a good place to live?
Ehrenfeld has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.